Tricia Strege
Mukwonago,WI
Summary
Compassionate Elementary School Health Room Assistant with solid background in providing essential first aid and health care support in educational settings. Proven ability to manage health records and assist in health screenings with precision and care. Demonstrated excellence in communication and patient care, ensuring supportive environment for students and staff.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Room Assistant
Mukwonago Area School District
09.2012 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student visits, ensuring proper documentation and follow-ups when needed.
- Care for 30-90 students on a daily basis
- Communicated sensitively with parents regarding their child's health issues, establishing trust and maintaining confidentiality.
- Educated students about healthy habits and self-care strategies, fostering a proactive approach to personal wellness among the school community.
- Supported students with chronic conditions by monitoring their daily health status and medication administration.
- Provided first aid interventions for minor injuries, effectively managing incidents on-site without further complications.
- Prioritized emergencies effectively while managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced educational environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to healthcare trends or best practices relevant to the role of Health Room Aide.
- Reduced spread of illness through diligent sanitation practices and infection control measures within the health room environment.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity by advocating for accessibility and accommodations for students with diverse health needs within the school community.
- Developed strong rapport with students, providing emotional support during stressful situations or periods of illness.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to accommodate students'' specific health needs, promoting inclusion and well-being in the classroom setting.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Waitress
New Berlin Bowl
02.2010 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
1997 - 2007
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during high-stress situations.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted healthcare providers in delivering life-saving procedures, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times for diagnostic imaging by efficiently transporting patients to radiology appointments within the hospital.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
EMT-I
New Berlin Fire Department
10.1997 - 12.2005
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical protocols and procedures to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate care, clear explanations, and active listening.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance for optimal functionality in the field.
- Collaborated with other first responders for successful on-scene management and patient stabilization.
- Safely transported patients between facilities while monitoring their condition en route to support continuity of care.
- Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and treating emergency medical situations.
- Minimized complications from traumatic injuries by performing rapid assessments, applying splints or bandages as required.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI1999
Skills
- Sanitizing procedures
- IV insertion
- Blood glucose testing
- Orthopedic splinting
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Fracture stabilization
- Restraint application
- Oxygen administration
- Eye irrigation
- Foley catheter care
- Wound irrigation
- Urinalysis collection
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Venipuncture
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Phlebotomy procedures
- CPR
Timeline
Health Room Assistant
Mukwonago Area School District
09.2012 - Current
Waitress
New Berlin Bowl
02.2010 - Current
EMT-I
New Berlin Fire Department
10.1997 - 12.2005
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
1997 - 2007
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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